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January 8, 2009 - Vol. 6, No. 8

Happy New Year and welcome back. It didn't take long for 2010 to become interesting. Thank you to all of our parents, students, staff and community members for your continued patience, adaptability, and flexibility that is needed during times of questionable weather conditions. We appreciate the feedback and opinions expressed (both positive and negative) on our District blog and Facebook fan page.

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2010-2011 Calendar Survey

The Mansfield ISD Districtwide Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC), made up of staff, parents, and community members, recently selected two options as finalists for the 2010-11 MISD School Year Calendar.

Mansfield ISD is seeking input through a survey to assist in determining which option will be best for our staff, students, and school community. Please take a moment to review the calendar options for next year and take the 2010-11 School Calendar Survey.

Thank you for assisting the district with this process. The survey will run through January 15, 2010. If you have any questions/comments, please call 817.299.6345 or e-mail [email protected].

Mansfield newborns get a head start on reading

Read to Me logoIt takes a village to raise a child, and it apparently takes a similar effort to teach reading skills.

Mansfield ISD, Mansfield Sunrise Rotary Club, and Methodist Mansfield Medical Center will ring in 2010 by helping boost children's literacy right from the start through a new Read to Me infant book program.

Newborns at Methodist Mansfield Medical Center will receive a free book that can be read to and shared with siblings. The combined effort of Mansfield ISD, Mansfield Sunrise Rotary Club, and Methodist Mansfield Medical Center was born out of the hope to raise the number of children who become capable and enthusiastic lifelong readers.

Read on...
Frontier High School
Frontier High School

Frontier High School is now accepting applications.

FHS will provide next year's (2010-11) juniors an opportunity to be full-time students in a unique high school setting.

Students' academic and emotional readiness for college/career will be the major focus so students who enroll in FHS must be on the Recommended or the Distinguished Achievement graduation plan.

Classroom activities will be designed to enhance students' creative thinking and problem-solving skills while increasing their effective leadership abilities with an emphasis on community service opportunities.

Visit the FHS info page for additional details on programs of study

College & Career Day of Testing Results Released
Guidance and Counseling

MISD College & Career Day of Testing results were released (ACT Plan, PSAT, ASVAB). Distribution of the student score reports from the MISD College and Career Readiness Day of Testing took place at each high school campus on Friday, January 8. Students received their score reports during Advisory where teachers assisted the students interpret their score reports.

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After half-year delay, Perry Elementary opens

Mansfield ISD opened Annette Perry Elementary School to students following a delay in the construction process.

On Tuesday, January 5, Annette Perry Elementary staff welcomed 275 students to their first day of school, again.

The Perry Elementary students have been attending classes inside Cora Spencer Elementary School since the start of the 2009-10 school year. The District used a "school within a school" model in which Perry Elementary students and staff held classes inside Spencer Elementary.

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Join  us Sunday for the Annette Perry Elementary School Dedication - 2:00 pm Sunday, January 10, 2010
1261 S. Main St., Mansfield, TX 76063

Coat drive nets over 100 donations

Coat Drive

What started early this week as a simple request from District Superintendent, Dr. Morrison to put together a staff-wide coat drive in light of the cold weather turned into something really great for the Council PTA Clothes Closet.

The request was simple. Campuses and departments were asked to designate an area for coat collections and the MISD staff members were asked to bring in gently-used coats to be given to the Clothes Closet. With record-level cold temperatures, it was pretty easy to see the need.

Thanks to the quick and thoughtful response from campus and department staff, we were able to provide over 100 coats and jackets to the Clothes Closet.

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Odds & Ends

Photo Gallery Updates:

Mansfield Community Night at the Stars Game - Half-price tickets for the Stars vs. Avalanche game Friday, January 29, 2010.

Kick-off rally begins at 6:00 pm with performances by MHS Drill Team, THS Winter Guard, LHS Drill Team, and the SHS Marching Band. Get the flyer.

See what else is on the MISD Community Calendar

Legacy HS Yearbook wins top national award

NET CETERA
- Chatting with Kids About Being Online (Parent Resource)

Spring Performing Arts
Timberview High School presents Grease
January 26, 27, 28, 30 (2 shows) and February 1
7:00 pm (2:00 pm 1/30 matinee)

Mansfield High School presents Annie
January 28, 29, 30 and February 1
7:00 pm and January 31 2:00 pm

Legacy High School presents The Importance of Being Earnest
January 21, 22, 23 at 7:00 pm and January 24 at 2:00 pm

Please Note: Summit High School presented Fame before the winter break.

Don't forget to order Yearbooks - This is just a friendly reminder on behalf of our high schools' yearbook staff to remember to order your yearbook before it's too late. Go to www.smart-pay.com. Yearbook online sales end January 15, 2010.

2010-2011 High School Cheerleading/Mascot Tryouts

This year, two parent organizational meetings have been scheduled.  Parents may attend the meeting on either:

Thursday, January 14, or
Wednesday, January 20, 2010

** Both meetings will be held at Willie Pigg Auditorium beginning at 7:00 pm**

Parents are also required to bring a current, original utility bill to the parent meeting. Copies of the Student Residence Verification form will be available at the meeting or parents can download the form here and bring the completed document along with their utility bill to the meeting.

One more reminder...
Annette Perry Elementary (Mark Your Calendars) - Mansfield ISD will hold a dedication ceremony for Annette Perry Elementary School on Sunday, January 10, 2010 at 2:00 pm. Perry Elementary is located at 1261 S. Main St., Mansfield, TX 76063.
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